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Say hello to the team for tomorrow's
#MothVirtualMainstage
'WHEN YOU'RE HOME.'
Join us virtually for an evening of stories of love, life and belonging from
@Lin_Manuel
, Quiara Alegria Hudes,
@Led_Black
,
@Eggie79
&
@esdras_santana
.
Buy Tickets at
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"The truth just pops out." Ahead of the release of his new film, Tick, Tick…Boom,
@Lin_Manuel
shared how the play Rent changed his life on
#TheMothMainstage
. Watch his story here:
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"If a story touches you it will stay with you, haunting the places in your mind that you rarely ever visit.”
― Neil Gaiman (
@neilhimself
), M Is for Magic
#TuesdayThoughts
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#GiveawayAlert
! OCCASIONAL MAGIC is finally out today! We’re so excited that we want to give away 2 copies to 1 lucky follower! Like this post and tag a friend to be eligible to win 2 copies of Occasional Magic. We’ll pick the winners by 3/24/19!
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"...In times of war it's very hard to tell the good people from the bad people. And if you're gifted with the opportunity to help another human being, you do it."
— Martha Ruiz-Perilla, Moth Storyteller
#WednesdayWisdom
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Our new book includes
@neilhimself
's full notes on storytelling + 50 unforgettable tales.
http://t.co/8gbDx9lRQ6
http://t.co/wYKwx6HTRm
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Inside you'll find tales from
@JohnMTurturro
@MegWolitzer
and Louis C.K., introduced by
@neilhimself
.
#AllTheseWonders
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On a new
#MothPodcast
episode, Neil Gaiman(
@neilhimself
) works for a men's magazine.
This week, we learn about storytelling from Neil Gaiman.
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If you were captivated by Amanda Gorman (
@TheAmandaGorman
), the youngest Inaugural Poet in U.S. history today, you're not alone. Together, we climb the hill toward a new day. (1/2)
Full video:
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Thanks to you, we've made it.
@themoth
's third book,
#OccasionalMagic
, will officially debut in the
#12
spot on the New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller list for the week of 4/7/19! Experience what all the buzz is about and order a copy today!
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Next Wednesday, June 30th, don't miss 'WHEN YOU'RE HOME,'
#TheMothVirtualMainstage
featuring the creators of
#InTheHeights
@Lin_Manuel
+
@quiarahudes
w/
@Led_Black
,
@Eggie79
and more.
BUY TIX:
#TheMoth
#Storytelling
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In this week's
#MothPodcast
, The Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, Christopher Skaife, has a tough first day.
Listen to Christopher’s story and more in this week’s special avian hour:
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In this story, Padma Lakshmi has an accident on the way home from the hospital that gives her a giant scar on her arm.
This story was originally recorded in NYC on June 23, 2010.
📺 Watch the full story at
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Last night in the gorgeous
@UnitedPalaceNYC
, we listened to storytellers reflect on the theme of “WHEN YOU’RE HOME”. Huge thanks to the live audience that joined us and to those who enjoyed the magic at home. Special shout out to our storytellers and partners!
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Hi, we're The Moth.
We'd like for you to vote, if you can.
It may be difficult, or confusing, or frustrating, but it's a crucial piece of how we determine what our own story, and that of all our neighbors, will be.
Thank you!
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"My former career as a rumored dead children's show host didn't prepare me to work in construction."
-
@SteveBurnsAlive
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In this week's
#MothRadioHour
,
@BootsRiley
is trying to get home, but runs into problems on a naval base in San Francisco
Listen to this episode featuring three stories about times we come across guns hosted by The Moth's Senior Producer, Meg Bowles here:
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Notoriously quiet magician
@MrTeller
remembers his first magic kit on this week's
#MothRadioHour
.
Hear Teller's story, along with stories from
@GaelynnLea
, Daniel Sperling and Carmen Aguirre on this week's episode, "All The World's A Stage":
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Required Weekend Viewing:
1.
#SorryToBotherYou
2.
@BootsRiley
's incredible story told on The Moth stage!
Watch the full story here:
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The cost of public media per American each year is $1.35. It's an investment we believe is worth protecting.
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We are so honored to give the 2017 Moth Award to master storyteller
@azizansari
!
#MothBall2017
Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty
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#IndependentBookstoreDay
is here! Celebrate by seeing HELLO, BOOKSTORE at
@FilmForumNYC
(with a special intro by our friend, supporter, storyteller and Board Member,
@neilhimself
), and then buy our new book,
#HowtoTellaStory
, at your favorite independent book shop!
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If you've ever stood in line waiting for a
#MothStorySLAM
, you'll recognize these faces...
@girlsHBO
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"In the deepest, blackest night of despair and anxiety. It only takes a pinhole of light and all of grace can come in." - Auburn Sandstrom
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So, sometimes one of you will randomly put us in a Twitter canoe with a bunch of other podcasts you like.
Please keep doing this.
That is all.
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Give it up for the High School tellers who took the stage last night and shared their worlds with us. We're in awe.
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A pregnant woman discovers her unborn child has no chance of survival and has to navigate the cruel world of abortion laws to choose what’s best for her child.
Watch the full story:
#TheMoth
#Storytelling
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On this week's
#MothRadioHour
, Lutheran minister Nadia Bolz-Weber (
@Sarcasticluther
) visits the Middle East and combats her intense fear of heights.
Listen to Nadia's story and stories from Maris Blechner and Joshua Wolf Shenk (
@joshuawolfshenk
) here:
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NEWBORN BABY IN THE OFFICE
INCREDIBLY CUTE NEWBORN BABY IN THE OFFICE
THIS IS NOT A DRILL
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“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
― Maya Angelou
#RIPMayaAngelou
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Some of you never felt the gut-wrenching mix of excitement and fear that comes from putting your name in The Moth hat, boldly volunteering to speak your truth in the form of a five-minute story in front of a room full of strangers, and it shows.
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The theme of tonight's show is "How the Light Gets In" inspired by Leonard Cohen and is our hope for the world.
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We are thrilled to announce that the recipient of the 2018 Moth Award is celebrated New Yorker cartoonist and author, Roz Chast!
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Next year, The Moth turns 25 and to honor this milestone we're excited to present our new book, How To Tell A Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth!
📚 Preorder your book now:
#newbook
#TheMoth
#Storytelling
#HowtoTellaStory
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Lie on top of your favorite podcast device and listen to this week's episode.
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Thanks to you, we're thrilled to announce that The Moth is one of
@iTunesPodcasts
most downloaded podcasts of 2016!
#BestOfPodcasts
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Moth storytelling events are the perfect place to break out of your shell. A big thanks to Mikey Heller (
@yoyorobot
) for this illustration—we can't wait to see Big Egg at our next
#MothMainstage
!
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@TheMoth
: "Stories are the only things you have that are really yours." - Louis C.K.
#LouisCK
#MothBall2015
http://t.co/Wwr1aujvmj
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For those of you who haven't heard the episode everyone's raving about...
Just listened to the first 2 speakers of the most recent
@TheMoth
podcast. My mind is freaking blown by the 2nd speaker's story. Whoa!!
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S/o to
@brokeymcpoverty
who's gracing our stage next week! We might even gift her a pet chicken (no promises).
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Such kind words from the incredibly talented
@birbigs
! We love and are so proud of you, Mike!
Get your tickets to Mike's MUST SEE one-man show,
@NewOneBway
, here:
(Use promo code "TNOMOTH" for discounted prices. Valid thru 11/21.)
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On this week's
#MothPodcast
, Rachel Dratch (
@TheRealDratch
) hosts a special live edition of The Moth.
Listen to stories from Ben Lillie and Josh Broder recorded live at the at The Players Club in NYC:
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if this tweet gets to 20 likes it will unlock a very cool contest that you (yes you!) can win....so best get to likin'
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From time to time, there are events in human history that become woven into the tapestry of our collective story. In this time, keep loved ones close, cherish moments of happiness, and remember that we'll get through this together.
Love,
The Moth
#TuesdayThoughts
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This is your brain on The Moth.
Scientists used Moth stories to make a sematic map:
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Stay home if possible, wash your hands often, and keep your soul full. Your immune system needs all the love it can get—the power of stories help open the mind, soothe the heart, and spark joy in times of darkness.
Love,
The Moth
#TuesdayThoughts
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"We went on stage, started up the next song and, this time, the beer cans were full." -
@neilhimself
#punk
#love
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"We need to put women and girls at the center of everything we do."
@melindagates
' powerful remarks at last night's showcase.
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You know you're listening to a Moth story when you're still sitting in your driveway, 10 minutes after you've already parked.
#TuesdayThoughts
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*writing in notebook* work...on....other....7....percent
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We know we aren't the only ones who think "weekend" and immediately picture a bed + a stack of books.
@penguinrandom
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We are devastated by the loss of Mike DeStefano. He told 1 of the most searingly beautiful stories ever told at The Moth:
http://ow.ly/49E2E
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"I realized that my next words could decide whether we live or die.”
—
@BootsRiley
#MothRadioHour
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The Moth supports the rights and dignity of immigrants and the Muslim community. We've been proud to amplify vital stories that bridge cultural and national borders.
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"What I did was make things up. It was all I really wanted to do."
@neilhimself
on The
#MothPodcast
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This year, we’re publishing
#AllTheseWonders
. We hope it inspires anyone facing the unknown in 2017.
Preorder here!
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"You can go to a gym, you can work out your muscles, so I hear. But, you come to something like this to work out your soul." — host Peter Aguero on Moth Mainstages
#TuesdayThoughts
@Peter_v_Aguero
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We are speechless.
Thank you for helping
#HowtoTellaStory
debut on
@nytimesbooks
,
@indiebound
and
@USATODAY
's lists of best-selling books.
This book is dedicated to you and to the undiscovered stories in all of us.
Get your copy today at the
#linkinbio
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Writer, comedian and Moth show host
@Baratunde
Thurston has just dropped his all new podcast, "How To Citizen," which re-imagines what it takes to wield collective power, and how to act beyond just voting. Check it out here:
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Hey Moth community, we have a new podcast just for you: Grown.
Listen to the trailer now on and join us for our two-episode premiere on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
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On this week's
#MothRadioHour
, three storytellers find themselves staring down the wrong end of the barrel.
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Here are some:
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Watch Amanda, who became the United States of America’s first National Youth Poet Laureate in 2017, share her Moth story about trying to find her big break in auditioning for Broadway. She told her story at our GrandSLAM in Boston that same year, taking home first place. (2/2)
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The people have spoken, and we're so, so grateful to win the
#Webby
People's Voice Award for Best Podcast Series. Thanks to everyone who voted and congrats to the winners in all other categories!
@TheWebbyAwards
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Hi.
It's Sunday.
Make some coffee.
Relax.
And catch up on this week's podcast!
d(-_-)b
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"It’s not called 'The Butterfly,' it’s called “The Moth,” because moths are a little rough around the edges, as are the stories, on purpose." — Sarah Austin Jenness, our executive producer
#TuesdayThoughts
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We are so excited to have
@DuffMcKagan
on this week's episode of
#MothRadio
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In memory of
@carr2n
. Here is the story he told on The Moth stage back in 2007:
http://t.co/UYHvqgxRED
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Aryana Rose recounts the depth of her love with a man more than a decade younger than her.
Watch the full story:
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"Stories make me feel less alone in the world."
@azizansari
#MothBall2017
Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty
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We're HIRING for some exciting new positions at The Moth! If you're creative, collaborative, and committed to elevating the art of storytelling -- we welcome you to apply!
💻 See more details and APPLY NOW at
#TheMoth
#NonprofitJobs
#Hiring
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Happy 10th birthday,
#MothPodcast
!!!!
Look back on the past ten years in this excellent piece from
@mirandakatz
at
@WIRED
:
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( • . •) wanna have this moth?
/ > 🦋
{\__/}
( • . •) download our podcast and
🦋 < \ turn up your screen’s
brightness first
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On June 6th, 1997 a small group of friends gathered in a NYC apartment to swap stories.
#20YearsOfStories
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